My local mechanic hit a deer during a test drive to check out my 91 Vanagon
GL prior to a long trip. His insurance company didn't really have much
experience with the Vanagon, so they went on-line to determine the "Real
Value. " They came up with a figure of $7,000 and wrote a check for $3,000.

The minor bodywork is complete and now it's being painted. Hope this helps.
PAUL
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of
John Lauterbach
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 8:44 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: VANAGON INSURANCE

I had same problem with my '84 after I had exterior restored and had done
much on mechanical side.  My independent insurance agent suggested I get van
appraised by recognized car appraiser.  Appraiser put $6000 value on van and
insurance company accepted that value.

John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry" <jbvelo@BELLSOUTH.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 5:13 AM
Subject: VANAGON INSURANCE

>I recently tried to upgrade my State Farm insurance policy
>
> on my 88 Vanagon GL.  I wanted State Farm to raise my premium.
>
> I told State Farm my Vanagon was
>
> worth considerably more than what is listed as retail in the
>
> NADA and KBB.  I have referenced the values of Vanagons
>
> in Automobile Collector publications which indicate my 88 is
>
> worth around $7,000 (Excellent condition).  I received a letter
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> from State Farm this week eluding to the fact that they will
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> not value my Vanagon at the $6,000 value which I requested.
>
>
>
> How can I be sure that if my Vanagon is destroyed I will
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> get more than the $1,800 value listed in NADA/KBB.
>
>
>
> Jerry
>
> 88 GL Vanagon
>